The phrase “putting the hammer down” commonly refers to drivers smashing the accelerator pedal to pick up a burst of speed, often to beat a waning yellow light. Runners use this idiom in much the same ...

When you’re training for your first half marathon, adding speed to your training can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re tackling the distance without a coach or experienced running buddies ...

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ORLANDO HALF MARATHON RUNNERS ARE WELL INTO THEIR TRAINING SCHEDULES AND WE’VE SEEN THAT WITH MICHELLE AND STEWART POSTING NINE MILE RUNS LAST WEEKEND AND ALSO SHELDON DUTES HERE. HE’S LOGGING THOSE ...

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You could say Conner Mantz has been running toward record-breaking finishes ever since he entered elite competition. Just three years ago in Chicago, at his marathon debut, he finished the race in ...

If you have a half marathon or marathon on the horizon, or even a 10K, it might seem counterintuitive to go out and train your body to run 100 meters as fast as you can. But even if you’re gearing up ...

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a great way to torch calories, boost your metabolism and get a great workout in a shorter amount of time. And if you're a fan of hopping on the treadmill ...

Every swimmer loves a good power workout. What is better than a practice full of short reps, lots of rest and a whole lot of speed? Power practices are designed for swimmers to not only train fast, ...